Ice Breaker (roller coaster)

Edit links
Coordinates: 28°24′32″N 81°27′48″W / 28.4088°N 81.4633°W / 28.4088; -81.4633
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Ice Breaker
Coordinates
28°24′32″N 81°27′48″W / 28.4088°N 81.4633°W / 28.4088; -81.4633
StatusOperating
Opening dateFebruary 18, 2022 (2022-02-18)
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerPremier Rides
ModelSky Rocket
Height93 ft (28 m)
Length1,900 ft (580 m)
Speed52 mph (84 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:20
Max vertical angle100°
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial website
Quick Queue available
Ice Breaker at RCDB

Ice Breaker is a launched steel roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida.[1] Manufactured by Premier Rides, Ice Breaker reaches a maximum height of 93 feet (28 m) with a maximum speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) and a total track length of 1,900 feet (580 m).[1] Originally scheduled to open for the 2020 season, its opening was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3]

History

In September 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the name for the roller coaster, Ice Breaker.[4][5] In November 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the trains for the roller coaster at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Exposition.[6][7] In February 2020, the track work for the ride was completed.[8][9]

In January 2022, it was announced that Ice Breaker would open on February 18, 2022.[9][10] The height requirement was adjusted from 48 inches to 54 inches a day after opening.[11] Following the removal of the ride's "comfort collars" during a maintenance period, the ride reopened on March 11, 2023 with its height requirement lowered back down to 48 inches.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ice Breaker - SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida, United States)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  2. Orange County Register. Digital First Media
    . Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  3. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (May 8, 2020). "SeaWorld plots its safety plan for reopening as company reports $56.5 million loss". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  4. ^ "SeaWorld and Busch Gardens unveil new coasters for 2020". Blooloop. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  5. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (September 12, 2019). "SeaWorld Orlando is getting a new roller coaster called Ice Breaker". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  6. ^ Staff (November 21, 2019). "Ride vehicle unveiled for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WFLX. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Staff (November 21, 2019). "First look at ride vehicle for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WPTV-TV. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  8. ^ Kleiman, Joe (February 27, 2020). "Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando". InPark Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Fake, David (March 2022). "Premier Rides' Ice Breaker delivers family chills to SeaWorld Orlando" (PDF). Amusement Today. 25 (12): 1, 8.
  10. ^ Ruth, Daisy (January 3, 2022). "SeaWorld's 'Ice Breaker' coaster to open Feb. 18". WFLA. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "SeaWorld Orlando Changes Height Requirement for Ice Breaker One Day After Opening". Laughing Place. February 19, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  12. ^ "SeaWorld Orlando Ice Breaker Re-Opens With MAJOR Modifications 3.11.23 Tour, Review, & POV!". Midway Mayhem. YouTube. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ice_Breaker_(roller_coaster)&oldid=1177452466"